Health and Medical Administrative Services at Ross Medical Education Center-Davison

Ross Medical Education Center-Davison prepares students for healthcare administrative roles at a manageable cost, but the $28,570 starting salary needs to be understood in context. While this outperforms the Michigan median for these programs by nearly $4,000 (60th percentile statewide), it remains far below what some state programs deliver—Ferris State graduates earn more than double. The debt burden is reasonable at $9,500, representing just four months of earnings, and 85% of students receive Pell grants, suggesting the program serves a population seeking quick workforce entry.

The concern is stagnation: earnings barely move between year one and year four, staying essentially flat around $28,700. For comparison, similar programs at community colleges like Schoolcraft show comparable starting salaries. This suggests the certificate opens doors to entry-level medical office positions, but those roles don't offer much upward mobility without additional credentials.

For families needing an affordable, short-term pathway into healthcare administration, this program delivers predictable results at low financial risk. However, students should recognize they're likely entering roles with limited salary growth. If your child is looking for this as a stepping stone to further education or prefers the stability of steady employment over career advancement, the value proposition works. If they're hoping administrative experience alone will lead to significantly higher earnings, they may be disappointed.